Mattias Ekholm has ‘responded well’ to injury, could join Oilers later in playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers might get a major reinforcement to their lineup if they can keep their playoff run going. According to Jason Gregor, the injured defenceman has “responded well” as he works to return from an undisclosed injury. He added that Ekhol...

Published: 7 months ago by Oilers Nation

Oilersnation Everyday: The Oilers move on to round two

The Edmonton Oilers took care of business in Game 5 versus the Los Angeles Kings. A 4-3 win helped them move onto round two after beating the Kings 4-1 for the third year in the row. Leon Draisaitl lead the way with a pair of goals taking his tally t...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Kings, Oilers, Bruins

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs will be without Auston Matthews. It is believed the reports of an illness are no longer telling the whole story about…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

How long Oilers might have to wait for second round to start

Thanks to a 4-3 win over the LA Kings last night, the Edmonton Oilers have advanced to the second round for the third straight year. For now, all they can do is sit back and await the winner of the Vancouver Canucks/Nashville Predators series to see....

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive

Beyond the Boxscore: Leon Draisaitl helps Oilers eliminate Kings

The Edmonton Oilers did what was needed to dispatch the Los Angeles Kings from the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in just five games. Los Angeles never learned how to avoid penalty trouble against the speedy Oilers and the result was them gi...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Edmonton Oilers versus Los Angeles Kings Game 5 recap

The Edmonton Oilers took to the ice for a Game 5 bout versus the Los Angeles Kings. With a chance to win and move on to the second round, Edmonton seized the opportunity and got the job done. First period This period was what I would consider a solid...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

Edmonton Oilers sounding like a team that's ready to win it all

Mentally this team seems to be in a different place than we’ve ever seen before. The things they’re saying, and doing, look like the final pieces of a puzzle that’s been nine long years in the making

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Edmonton Oilers can't count on future playoff opponents to make the same hideous mistake as Los Angeles Kings

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Pricey acquisitions will have a say in who wins the West

Elias Lindholm was an NHL All-Star in February, then struggled to live up to the billing. Dealt to Vancouver on the eve of the midseason showcase, Lindholm scored 12 points in 26 games and missed weeks with a wrist injury as the Canucks slipped out o...

Published: 1 year ago by The Score

Oilers power play was potent, and their PK was perfect in playoff series victory over L.A.

The Oilers torched the Kings with the man-advantage throughout the series, and shut the door on the penalty kill, going a perfect 12-for-12

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

4 Current Oilers Stars Who Matched 4 Legends’ Stats vs. Kings

Evan Bouchard, Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman and Connor McDavid, we’d like you to meet Paul Coffey, Wayne Gretzky, Jari Kurri and Mark Messier. Today’s Edmonton Oilers stars now share company…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

Every year the series gets shorter, Oilers send the Kings home in Game 5

The hardest game to win in any playoff series is the fourth one that knocks the other side into the off-season, and on Wednesday night at Rogers Place, the Edmonton Oilers had the chance to do precisely that when they returned home from L.A. up 3-1 i...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers coach Knoblauch almost forgot to shake hands after series win

Upon beating the Los Angeles Kings by a 4-3 score in Game 5, the Edmonton Oilers punched their ticket to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday night. And while both fans and players were pumped up to conclude the series at home at...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive